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Reading / Language Arts: Students will: learn about prefixes & suffixes; 
discuss Table of Contents, index, headings, picture caption, glossary; and 
main idea of World Holidays.
We are on Unit 15 for Sir Spell Alot. If you lost the list check out our 
spelling words on the website. 

Math:  Second grade students will: Subtracting Two-Digit Numbers, tell if the 
difference between two numbers is more or less than a given multiple of ten, 
regroup one ten as ten ones when subtracting, use models to subtract a one-
digit number from a two-digit number with or without regrouping, and complete 
holiday Math activities in the Holiday packet for Language Arts.
**Timed Math Facts in addition and subtraction**
 
Science: Students will learn about the weather around them.
Independent Study Information: Information and forms for the fall independent 
study is now on the second grade website.  

**Ask you child's teacher on how you can help volunteer in the classroom! We 
are always looking for volunteers to help organize materials for centers, 
organize the Science Lab, sort papers, and read to small groups. We 
appreciate all the help and support! Thank you

Items to remember:
December 7: DRA testing begins
December 17th: 3rd six weeks Progress Reports go home
December 18th: Classroom Holiday Parties 1:30-2:30
December 21-January 1st: Winter Break
January 4th: Welcome Back Trailblazers!!


We are required by the state of Texas to cover all textbooks.  The school 
provides paper book covers, however, we recommend the fabric book covers 
because they will last longer.  

Please make sure that if your child brings a water bottle or a thermus to 
school that they do not leak.  Some classes keep their textbooks in their 
lockers and may become damaged if they get wet. 
**Each child is checked out and responsible for 4 textbooks at the beginning 
of the year. 
 


Continue to work on math facts with your child at home.  This will make a 
huge difference in his/her success in school. 


Here are some bits of information that you might find 
helpful:

 - Late papers:  If a paper is more than 3 days late, a zero will be given.
 - Failing papers can be corrected up to a 70.
                
 
 You can now make online payments on your child's meal account.  Go to 
parentonline.net and set up your account.  You can prepay using your Visa or 
Mastercard.  You can also view your account history.  This will allow you to 
receive e-mail notice when your account balance is low.  There is a 5% 
convenience fee per transaction.
 
 You  can link to the Carol Holt web page for lunch 
menus, school supply list, calendar, and student handbook.  You can go to 
the MISD website and click on school and then find Carol Holt if you forget 
the address.